-0- THE FOOL

The journey of life, the discovery of one's individual path, decisions, impulse, child-like optimism, new beginnings, spontaneity, adventure, irresponsibility, inexperience.

Reversed: being blind to potential problems, making foolish decisions, a lack of thought or consideration, irresponsibility.

-1- THE MAGICIAN

Infinite possibilities, self confidence, personal power, determination, concentration, action, focus.

Reversed: lack of courage, destructive use of powers, manipulation, confusion.

-2- THE HIGH PRIESTESS

Secret knowledge, natural instinct, intuition, wisdom, learning, purity, mystery.

Reversed: lack of understanding, repressed-feelings, selfishness, dependence on the opinions of others.

-3- THE EMPRESS

Fertility, sexuality, abundance, material prosperity, pleasure, comfort, sensuality, desire, beauty, mothering.

Reversed: neglect, financial difficulties, creative blocks, infertility.

-4- THE EMPEROR

Courage, ambition, dedication, success in achieving goals, leadership, loyalty, protectiveness.

Reversed: abuse of power, weakness.

-5- THE HIEROPHANT

A wise teacher, willing to guide, growing knowledge, thrives on spiritual sustenance.

Reversed: Withholding information to retain power, false advice, prejudice, stuck in tradition.

-6- THE LOVERS

Honesty, trust, communication, making choices in an important relationship, teamwork. trusting your instincts.

Reversed: false relationships, the loss of trust, deception.

-7- THE CHARIOT

Overcoming obstacles, a conquest, well-deserved victory, willpower, confidence, effort, invigoration for life.

Reversed: Frustration, loss of control, struggle, chaos, imbalance, a warning against extreme expectations.

-8- STRENGTH

Courage, determination, being constructive, self-discipline, trusting your own abilities, compassion, seizing control of your destiny.

Reversed: lack of faith, being driven by impulses, having a discouraged mindset, weak willpower.

-9- THE HERMIT

A time for self-reflection and soul-searching, solitude, deep understanding, retreat, gaining perspective toward the outside world.

Reversed: isolation, alienation, suspicion toward the outside world.

-10- WHEEL OF FORTUNE

Unexpected good fortune, advancement, luck, renewed hope brought about with change, opportunities.

Reversed: Resistance to change, unexpected interruptions.

11- JUSTICE

Balance through logic, justice and fairness, responsibility, correcting wrongs.

Reversed: Imbalance, injustice, unfairness.

12- THE HANGED MAN

New perspective, letting go of ego, patience, a time for meditation, adapting to change, seeing past limitations, giving up for a higher cause.

Reversed: Narrow viewpoint, lack of committment, preoccupied with self, unwllingness to change.

-13- DEATH

Transformation, ending of a cycle, crossing into a new phase of life, elimination of old patterns, release, extreme change.

Reversed: Refusing change, unwilling to adapt, stagnation, lethargy.

-14- TEMPERANCE

Balance, harmony, innovation through combination, beauty, good management, alchemy.

Reversed: imbalance, poor judgement, conflicting interests.

-15- THE DEVIL

Greed, egoism, entrapment, procrastination, caught up in temptation, awareness of addictions.

Reversed: Breaking away from bad habits, resisiting negative influences.

-16- THE TOWER

Sudden disruptions, reversal in fortune, loss, emotional outbursts, a flash of insight, acceptance of sudden change.

Reversed: Less severe forms of the above, entrappment within a set of unalterable circumstances.

-17- THE STAR

Peace of mind, healing, tranquility, optimism, harmony, trust in the future, inner beauty.

Reversed: Self-doubt, clinging to past trauma, pessimism, lost opportunities.

18- THE MOON

Vivid dreams, psychic impressions, lack of clarity, illusions, creativity, the unconscious mind.

Reversed: Deception, insincerity, confusion, depression.

-19- THE SUN

Abundant energy, vitality, simple and pure joy, new inventions, truth, accomplishment, satisfaction, energy.

Reversed: sadness, lonliness, clouded future, troubled partnership, misjudgement.

-20- JUDGEMENT

Rebirth, resurrection, forgiveness, awakening, mental clarity, rewards for past efforts, good health.

Reversed: loss, stagnation, fear of change, ill health.

-21- THE WORLD

Completion, honor, success, fulfillment, triumph.

Reversed: Disappointment, lack of vision.

ACE OF WANDS

Creative beginnings, a new way of life, ambition, enthusiasm, conception.

Reversed: Setbacks, lack of determination, a failure in communication.

TWO OF WANDS

Boldness, authority, originality, daring, influencial, taking the initiative, seizing the day, straying from the crowd, creating your own style.

Reversed: impatience, lack of a new direction, anxiety, confinement.

THREE OF WANDS

Exploring the unknown, new adventures, expanding horizons, providing direction, foresight, responsibility.

Reversed: wasted efforts, lack of cooperation, obstacles, arrogance, over-confidence.

FOUR OF WANDS

Enjoying the fruits of labor, hard work resulting in completion of a project, celebration, establishment of culture, freedom and feelings of release, romance and committed relationships, sharing good fortune.

Reversed: lack of progress, delayed satisfaction, unfulfilled romance.

FIVE OF WANDS

Conflicts, quarrels, disharmony, unavoidable upheavels, struggle.

Reversed: Trickery, fraud, petty competiveness.

SIX OF WANDS

The arrival of great news, success found through hard work, victory and triumph.

Reversed: Fear of the outcome of a situation, indecision.

SEVEN OF WANDS

Successful advancement, determination, courage in the face of hardship, success obtained through effort.

Reversed: Opportunity lost through hesitation, giving up.

EIGHT OF WANDS

Understanding, harmony, the right time and conditions for success, a time for taking charge, important journeys, good news.

Reversed: wasted effort, disagreements, cancelled journeys, forging ahead blindly.

NINE OF WANDS

Courage in the face of attack, watchful, order and discipline, preparing for conflict.

Reversed: fights, confusion, being caught off guard.

TEN OF WANDS

Taking on too much, over-abundance of responsibilities, feelings of pressure, the need to clear obligations.

Reversed: oppression, difficulties, learning things the hard way.

PAGE OF WANDS

New perspective, intellectual pursuits, a desire to bring happiness and light to others, not afraid to face a challenge or risk, fun-loving.

Reversed: immaturity, spreading of gossip, betrayer of trust.

KNIGHT OF WANDS

Energetic, eager to assist, passionate and dramatic.

Reversed: Enjoys arguments and strike, causes trouble for the sake of it.

QUEEN OF WANDS

Confidence, self-motivation, enthuastiam, determination.

Reversed: controlling, defensive, vengeful.

KING OF WANDS

Self-assertion, ambition, financial planning, strong leadership abilities, confidence.

Reversed: A business setback, loss of respect, a delay in plans.

ACE OF CUPS

The positive powers of the unconscious mind, a fresh start, new ideas, a trust in inspirations.

Reversed: Disruption, laziness, gullibility.

TWO OF CUPS

A blooming relationship, an emotional bond, passion, miracles, balance.

Reversed: Lack of trust, the end of a relationship, fear of risks.

THREE OF CUPS

Celebration, sharing, team spirit, friendship, unconditional love, something coming to fruition, high spirits, abundance of energy.

Reversed: Self indulgence, selfishness, loss of friendship.

FOUR OF CUPS

Lack of motivation, emotional burn-out, uncertainty, hesitation, contemplation, ignoring gifts and greater possibilities, lost in reverie.

Reversed: Awakening to new possibilities, belief in oneself, enthusiasm, accepting gifts.

FIVE OF CUPS

Disappointment, worry and regret, sadness, conflict.

Reversed: Newfound courage, the return of hope.

SIX OF CUPS

Innocence, child-like joy, playfulness, generosity, dreams realized, moving forward, happy memories.

Reversed: Bitterness, feeling unloved, an unhappy home life, clinging to the past.

SEVEN OF CUPS

Caught in illusions, too many choices, conflicting desires, temptation.

Reversed: Determination, willpower.

EIGHT OF CUPS

A new pathway of discovery, a need to move onward, a turning point, finding inner truth.

Reversed: Recklessness, detachment, risk.

NINE OF CUPS

A feeling of well-being, great success, contentment, enjoyment of life, generosity of spirit,

Reversed: Vanity, self-indulgence, unfulfilled wishes.

TEN OF CUPS

Embracing happiness, spiritual bliss of love, a good family life.

Reversed: family quarrel, a chance of betrayal.

PAGE OF CUPS

A new creative venture, a new perspective, making dreams a reality, good news, poetic and artistic, enthusiastic and optimistic, romantic.

Reversed: Obstacles, lack of motivation.

KNIGHT OF CUPS

Romantic, sensitive, fanciful, sentimental, imaginative, charming.

Reversed: overemotional, temperamental, jealous, proine to flights of fancy or illusion.

QUEEN OF CUPS

Extraordinary insight, sensitive to others, compassionate, maternal, patient, honest, purity of spirit.

Reversed: Untrustworthy, out of touch with feelings.

KING OF CUPS

A charismatic leader, influential, wise, diplomatic, calm, open-minded, accepting of others.

Reversed: Uncaring, over-emotional.

ACE OF SWORDS

Triumph, justice, victory, honesty, using your intellect, seeing through illusions, resolving a situation, clear understanding, doing what is right.

Reversed: obstacles, confusion, destruction, caution with use of power.

TWO OF SWORDS

Avoiding the truth, indecision, fear of the unknown, clouded judgement.

Reversed: A forced choice, loss of balance.

THREE OF SWORDS

Heartbreak, isolation, betrayal, bitterness.

Reversed: Denial, refusing the truth, self-deception.

FOUR OF SWORDS

Rest and retreat, a break from trouble, contemplation, solitude, preparation.

Reversed: Affected by stressed, weighed down by responsibilities.

FIVE OF SWORDS

Defeat, cowardliness, dishonour, conquest, loss.

Reversed: paranoia, malice, anger.

SIX OF SWORDS

Recovering from trauma, feeling blue, starting over, coping, being uprooted, moving toward hopeful conditions.

Reversed: fear of commitment, resisting positive change.

SEVEN OF SWORDS

Theft, sneakiness, betrayal, deceit, back-stabbing, mistrust.

Reversed: indecision, failure of nerve.

EIGHT OF SWORDS

Limitations, entrapment, feeling overwhelmed, waiting to be rescued, feeling victimized.

Reversed: Liberation, logic, rebuilding self-confidence.

NINE OF SWORDS

Inner fear, bad dreams, anxiety, agony of mind, doubt.

Reversed: Carelessness, distrust, isolation from comfort.

TEN OF SWORDS

An inevitable ending, emerging from the darkness, a time to recuperate, a signification that the worst is over.

Reversed: bypassing disaster, temporary good fortune.

PAGE OF SWORDS

Rational intellect, getting rid of depression, facing problems, justice, courage.

Reversed: mental stagnation, irrational behavior, apathetic.

KNIGHT OF SWORDS

Intellectual, influential, logical, alert, puts ideas into action, outspoken, direct.

Reversed: unjustified anger toward others, overbearing, tactless, critical.

QUEEN OF SWORDS

Strong willed, honest, articulate, dignified, reserved, faces the truth, protective, quick-witted.

Reversed: dishonest, petty, narrow-minded, weak, problems facing the truth.

KING OF SWORDS

A moral leader, analytical, knowledgable, a strong communicator, ethical.

Reversed: Dishonest, arrogant, biased.

ACE OF PENTACLES

Prospering, using common sense, planting and growing ideas, fresh energy, inspirations.

Reversed: Difficulties starting new projects, lack of imagination, materialism.

TWO OF PENTACLES

Harmonious change, juggling responsibilities, being flexible, balancing work and play.

Reversed: Recklessness, inability to complete a project.

THREE OF PENTACLES

Teamwork, success through hard work, preparation, progress, making use of talents.

Reversed: workaholism, conceit, lack of ability, effort that results in disappointment.

FOUR OF PENTACLES

Material gain, protection of investments, love of power, ownership, blocked change, isolation.

Reversed: Greed, jealousy, stinginess, loss of material possessions.

FIVE OF PENTACLES

Despair, loss, hardship, survival, abandonment, neglected health, poverty. rediscovering hope.

Reversed: wasting money, over-indulgence, ruin.

SIX OF PENTACLES

Prosperity, success, giving and receiving, kindness, sharing, stability, balance.

Reversed: debt, jealousy over others properity, desire, illusion.

SEVEN OF PENTACLES

A time to reflect on progress, coming to a crossroad, considering a new direction.

Reversed: Feeling trapped, self-doubt, financial insecurity.

EIGHT OF PENTACLES

Productive work, skill in craft and business, learning through doing, dedication, reaping the fruits of labour.

Reversed: wasted use of energy and skills, lack of ambition.

NINE OF PENTACLES

Fulfillment, material gain, completion, enjoying the fruits of success.

Reversed: deception, instability, theft.

TEN OF PENTACLES

Abundance, prosperity, comfort, good fortune, flourishing ventures,

Reversed: Wasted fortune, lost legacy.

PAGE OF PENTACLES

In pursuit of a goal, a new career choice, enthusiasm, energized by new discoveries.

Reversed: selfishness, rebellious, wasting money.

KNIGHT OF PENTACLES

Materialistic, hard-working, patience with accomplishig tasks, persistent, reliable, steadfast.

Reversed: self-satisfied, stinginess, a standstill or fallback in finances, recklessness.

QUEEN OF PENTACLES

Prosperity, security, luxury, generosity, enjoyment of material comforts.

Reversed: Difficulties seeing beyond material possessions, fear of failure.

KING OF PENTACLES

Ultimate fulfillment, financial security, a life of luxury, determined, stable.

Reversed: financial woes, greed, corruption.